TVLine hits rewind on the TV season’s biggest “What Happens Next” finales, then invites you to predict the cliffhanger outcomes

Revenge ended its sophomore season by outing a secret set up in the series’ pilot: Emily Thorne is really Amanda Clarke, and now her childhood love Jack knows it.

It was a humdinger of a way to wrap the ABC drama’s two-hour finale, which also included the murder of Emily’s mentor Takeda (by her lover Aiden), Conrad’s election-night victory, Nolan’s arrest for a Carrion-created blackout, the reappearance of Victoria’s first (monotone-voiced) son and the death of hapless Declan. Oh, and let’s not forget that The Initiative never really existed – but Conrad was one of its evil masterminds, anyway.

In the hour’s final moments, as Conrad thanked his backers, a vengeful Jack trained a gun on the Governor-Elect from afar. Emily intercepted her friend and set up a huge cliffhanger when she uttered the only thing she thought might deter him: “Deep down inside, you’ve always known the truth: I’m Amanda Clarke.”

I like this idea – and it ‘feels’ like the choice a hurt, angry, frustrated & impulsive Jack would make, doesn’t it? He’s a bit of a wounded animal who is lashing out because his entire world is out of control and he doesn’t have a CLUE what is truly playing out in front of him – and he’s lost three loved ones in just over a year.

I will admit I was a Jack hater before but after the finale I could really see Jack and Emily together since he’s all revengy now too. But with this show like most shows I don’t ship certain couples that seriously so whoever Ems ends up with i’ll be happy. As long as he’s not a dbag.

Well I think he should definitely be mad but PLEASE no amnesia that would ruin the whole show…..I would like to see him join forces with her and Nolan to take down the Graysons. I do like Aiden but every now then I think he becomes so obsessed with Emily that he might go off the rails….

truthfully I feel that Aiden should stay alive in season 3 and end up with emily at the end of this serial tv , he deserves it after all what he’s been through with emily and after what he has done to be with her and protect her.. (if he wasn’t there emily might have been killed by gordon).. he’s like emily’s james bond… it would be unfair if he doesn’t end up with her..

I think Jack is an emotional whirlwind right now, so I’m going with the breaking down in Em’s arms. However, I think once he pulls himself together, he’s going to be really freaking p’ed off (and with good reason). But, I expect that he will soon be joining forces with Em in seeking revenge on the Graysons, not to mention trying to get Nolan out of jail.

And oh yeah, you forgot to mention that it appears Daniel show Aiden in the finale (doubt he’s dead, I’m not that lucky). That was also a pretty big deal. Daniel and Aiden fighting over Emily when she doesn’t really want either one of them was one of my biggest smiles of the finale.

I hope the new show runner can redeem Jack..he’s been. A useless ass… Other than that I don’t know what they are going to do in terms of bringing the story back to revenge… Revenge was awesome in season one because it was about her hit list. They need to go back to basics but also make it better than what ut was. They need Andrew Kriesberg or Greg Berlanti to help run the show.

if all the writers focus on was the hit list with no curve ball, then the show would be stale. Show is more engaging with her weakness and distraction to her plan. And didn’t a number people on her hit list make a decision to board the plane in Season 1. At the beginning of Season 2, she did tell Fauxmanda she had a new agenda. I don’t think Jack is useless, where the writers took his character was a way of seeing hands on what the Grayson can do to a person, just like Fauxmily, the Graysons have cause innocence to go dark. Both Fauxmily and Jack have gone from innocent to dark, Fauxmily has a bigger hit list than Jack though. I like where they took his character, I see him more useful than most of the characters on the show. It is more interesting with someone in the Grayson’s crossfire, and currently that is Jack. The hit list is what caused Fauxmily to slip up, which how Frank Stevens was on to her, he notice major things did not begin to happen until she moved to the Hamptons, which is when the hit list ceased.

Conrad probably lives in the same universe as “Dallas,” where Sue Ellen Ewing, who’s been arrested, institutionalized more than once, and in eighteen billion other scandals was able to make a serious run at the governorship of Texas. If Conrad ever runs for President, Sue Ellen can be his VP.

I really loved the bit more devious Jack, who doesn’t sit in the dark and wait for stuff to happen. Revenge will be his agenda but he is a smart guy, he will work with Emily cause he knows she has the money and money moves Revenge. And just killing Conrad isn’t enough for him.

I think it’ll be A but before he gets the shot off or Emily can reach Ashley will have set the recorded message to play in the middle of Conrad’s speech throwing everything into chaos. I also suspect that Daniel will have planted the bloody shirt in his father’s things to implicate him in the disappearance of Aiden Mathis.

My major question at this point is, if Emily doesn’t want Conrad dead, what does her revenge endgame look like? I am losing track of what it is she wants in order to be satisfied that the Graysons have suffered enough. Especially considering that now she is going to have to consider Nolan being setup.

I think Emily wants them all to suffer but at the moment, she’s wanting to save Jack from becoming a murderer the same way Nolan tried to keep her from killing White Haired Man. Nolan said it would ruin Emily and I think she’s trying to save Jack from himself as he’s aiming to kill Conrad. At least, that’s my theory.

it’s true..I found it very unfair that they did not emphasize (when Aiden told Emily and Nolan that he killed Takeda) that it was just self defense and he could not do anything else but to kill takeda under these circumstances..

hope that emily will end up with Aiden at the end of this serial tv.. he’s worth it and deserves it..

i wanted jack to find out about emily, granted.. but am i seriously THE ONLY ONE who wants to see the look on daniel’s face when HE realizes who emily really is? despite him being conrad 2.0 lately i think he genuinely loves emily.

I couldn’t care less about Jack finding out. That was the B-level reveal. Can we move on now, please. And no you are not the only one. The A-1 reveal of this show will be when THE GRAYSONS discover who Emily really is. The show is about REVENGE, not a “love” story between two 9 year olds. RME

C would be interesting although I don’t want Conrad to die because he’s wickedly funny with Vic. Too bad you don’t have this option ~ Jack backs away from Ems in shock and disbelief, security below sees a man with a gun, shoots him and and he falls over the balcony. Or he could just shoot himself. I’m not fussy. Just want him dead and gone.

lol! I don’t want him dead but I am more than ready for them to move on from believing that Emily & Jack as a couple is possible. That sweet 9 year old beach summer has become too twisted. Besides Carl needs his daddy :-)

I do not understand the jack hate. He is the boy next door. I like rooting for him. And I appreciate that he has normal everyday struggles. I have no idea what will happen next, but I am looking forward to watching the action unfold. Hopefully, he will find a way to forgive her. Jack and Emily working together could be a great storyline. I wouldn’t mind aiden being gone only because I have a terrible time understanding his lines. I don’t mind him though, so I will be fine either way as long as the story has a clear direction.

Well, the boy who lived next door to me had a personality and a brain. Jack has neither. He’s boring as heck & he and his [now hopefully really dead] brother are major showstoppers – and I don’t mean that in a good way. And I see absolutely no chemistry between him and Emily. She had more chemistry with Sammy, the dog, but then, he had a personality. Jack is dead wood, IMHO.

I think he has both personality and brains. He was the only one that is starting to put pieces together on his own. If people are critical b/c he doesn’t recognize her, I mean Victoria has met her and doesn’t recognize her either, and her own mother didn’t recognize her. His actions maybe a little out of control, but I think so is Fauxmily, Fauxmanda and every other cast that is not a Grayson. Graysons seem to be the only one who is flawless @ revenge and cover up messes. Fauxmily had to get help from Takeda and Nolan, whereas Jack is pretty much on his own. Fauxmily met her challenge w/ both Fauxmanda and Tyler. Don’t think Jack is boring @ all. Jack and Fauxmily are alike, both lives ruin at the hands of the Grayson, both very emotional, and both a little out of control, or need so help with revenge. I think he does have chemistry with her, he is the one that actually gets under Fauxmily’s skin which is why I think they do have chemistry, (of course she will have more chemisty w/ Sammy, she is closer to Sammy than Jack). Between Daniel, Aiden, and Jack, Jack to me is the only one that challenges her. Daniel and Aiden sees nothing wrong w/ her, which tells me there is no chemistry there. She is lying to all 3 men and Jack @ least started to see who she really was, and it takes both brains and personality to get to that point.

Same here, I’ve been rooting for Jack and Emily since day one! People are so shallow- they prefer Daniel because he’s filthy rich, despite the fact that he continues to cover up what his family did to David and do horrible things out of greed. As for Aiden, he’s not as bad as Daniel but he has nowhere to go storywise. Jack and Emily’s story is so well written and their love is so lovely to watch. Plus Nick Wechsler is far more gorgeous than any other man on the show.

So refreshing to read your comment. I feel like many people do not like Jack because he does not look like a male underwear model. But, isn’t that the point? He looks like the boy next door that you actually could have grown up with. And he is still good looking. I also like that he brings out Emily’s humanity. He is the only one who makes her really feel. He is principled, works hard, and brings out the best in her. His personality is kind and true. What more would a girl want?

And what about Aiden? He is the only person that understand her and really loves her aswell. Well as for betrayed her that was in the past Aiden already said people change he changed and that is far better than what boring Jack has. Since Jack has good father which is common to be a good guy while Aiden didnt

I agree, I think the only possible love interest for Emily is Aiden. I get that Jack is her childhood sweetheart and she wants to save him, but let’s not kid ourselves. Jack was married to Amanda (the real Emily) and now, I don’t know, if it were me, it would be pretty weird finding out that Amanda is alive. Aiden is the only one who knows both sides of Emily and he loves her.
As for Daniel, he’s not even in the picture. He’s just a part of Revengenda.

“Plus Nick Wechsler is far more gorgeous than any other man on the show.” Are you kidding my that man is not pretty. Barry Sloane are much more gorgeous as Nick by country mile and you must either be blind or jealous not to see that! Heck even Josh Bowman as well!

I think all 3 mean are handsome, but I do agree Jack (Nick) is more gorgeous, particularly b/c he looks good w/out the glamour like Daniel(Josh), and the ninja like Aiden(Barry). Jack is more of a hard worker and handy man, more of a lover not a fighter. But I do think Nick more gorgeous than any man on the show. Even w/ Barry’s accent, which I love, (actually even after hearing Josh’s accent), I still find Nick more attractive.

I wanted them to be together in the beginning but now I’m not so sure. I’ve not seen his character develop along with the show. Maybe it is too much that he is the boy next door.?? I see more chemistry with Aiden and with Jack it’s an awkward and protecting relationship.

I think l B even though I want Emily and Daniel together her and jack go back longtime but they wouldn’t suit after all that’s happend in the Hamptons, I don’t particularly like Aidan but I don’t think Daniel killed him just fought him with a blooded suit. Can’t wait till season 3 because episode 22 hasn’t even come out yet in England but I already know what’s going to happen :D

Can’t see Jack being furious @ her. I can see him being a confused, and maybe eventually remember some things about his whole encounter w/ her, which could have revealed who she was. However, I can’t see Jack and her getting together quickly but I can see them eventually getting together, maybe during a heated discussion or an emotionally situation as it was w/ the Sammy situation. . . or maybe the emotionally situation of him finding out who she is. Also, I think she really tried her best not to lie to him, she never really told him her name. . . and yes I agree, I do think Jack Porter’s character is hot!!!! I mean for his character to still look good as a broke man, it is totally like wow!!! Daniel and Aiden are hot but they look like money. It is just most impressive to rock jeans and plaid shirts and still look good!!! You go Jack!!!

I have an interesting idea I think. Not sure if I believe it will happen but I can see what everyone else thinks! As we havnt seen his body yet, Declan may not be dead, as we have discovered that Conrad is a major member of ‘The Initiative’ maybe he bribed the doctor to lie to Declan about the state of his injuries as an excuse to put him to sleep and kidnap him to use as leverage against Jack at a later date. I know its quite an unlikely idea but id like to know what everyone else thinks? Good idea or just ridiculous!? :-)

Is it just me, but didn’t they show Daniel with a bloody shirt where he was probably shot? I think that he will fall over on the stage before Jack gets off his shot. Jack and Amanda will eventually express thier love and join forces to destroy the new Governor and his family and free Nolan. Victoria’s secret son will wind up with a whole new subplot, and one of the available women, Only at the very end of the series will it be proved that David Clark was innocent. Aiden will be back to add to Amanda’s suitors, Or will be killed. In the short run, I pick A, with Jack showing how to be a father and eventually marrying Amanda. Actually he is already married to Amanda Clark!

I’m glad I’m not the only one who wants Emily with Aiden. Jack’s not bad, but he doesn’t suit her. They look awkward together. I can’t imagine her getting back to her childhood love after all she’s been through. I don’t think that Emily’s in love with ‘grown up’ Jack, but with a memory of a 10 years old buy.

The plot thicktns Patrick is half brother to Amanda and Charolette. Half brother to Daniel as well. Will Patrick join the Grayssons? Will he take Amanda’s side and help her with her revenge against the Graysons.

Due to his current state, I can see him initially sobbing into her arms. I can see him quickly pushing her away b/c of him already not trusting her, and this revelation will definitely cause even more trust issues. My absolute favorite part was the fact that he never had a flashback until then. Even when he was w/ Fauxmanda (the one he thought was his childhood friend) he never had a flashback. Also, when he was with Fauxmily, his eye indicated there something familiar about her, he did not have that same expression w/ Fauxmanda. Must add, kudos to the show for excellent acting, b/c his expression was priceless, could not tell if he was furious, glad, or both.

Oh i like the idea of conrad being confined to a wheel chair and being all revengy. As for emily, i think she would be better off with someone whos a little twisted someone like nolan. jacks been too goody goody so far so unless the new showrunners make him a little devious i think he would go for option D though he would just walk away alone. but what could be a brilliant twist is if he shoots emily(not kill her, maybe put her too on a wheel chair) and plot his own revenge against the graysons and emily/amanda./

i dont care about jack or aiden… i wanna see emily fall really hard for daniel.. wont dat be poetic justice.. falling madly in love with the enemy?? i m sure she will always have a soft corner for jack.. bt i think d entire burden of grief will be too much to bear, somehow d baby will also not live long n jack will leave for rehab.. leaving d coast for aiden.. who will woo her n help her to get married to daniel who during der marriage wud make her fall helplessly wth himself.. coz he wud hav walked away frm his family. but den wil return as his dads son in season 4! :p

My first thought upon watching the finale/my version: Jack is so distraught at yet MORE lies he turns the gun on himself. Of course, that’s just me being twisted. Option B is probably where the writers are going to go because that’s what will sell the most. If Amanda roundhouse kicks Jack I don’t really see them being friends after that and working together to stop the Graysons. The only reason Jack might not turn the gun on himself is his son.

And to all the Declan/Jack haters out there… keep the vicious negativity to yourselves. I LOVED Declan and still love his brother. Cried when Nolan was seen by Jack crying over the empty hospital bed. Was so rooting for him and Charlotte because I thought it would be Charlotte’s only way to get away from that family of hers! Now she and her and Declan’s baby are gonna be stuck with the Graysons unless Jack and/or Emily steps in. They’re gonna be a little too busy trying to bail Nolan out of trouble, though. Not sure how they’re gonna do it because the Initiative never existed.

And this whole “first son” thing of Victoria’s past just seems to be confusing the plot a bit.

Ashley isn’t gonna save Conrad; she didn’t even try to stall him after he proved how much of a jerkwad he is. Daniel came back from an altercation, in which he eyes Amanda’s gun, with Aiden @ Amanda’s house with blood on his hands and shirt, so I’m not real sure what to make of that.

Perhaps we are forgetting D might be the scene in this new Season. Jack was distraught at learning about the bomb. He said he didn’t understand why “Emily” was helping him to get into the hospital to see his brother. Now he has the answer and will give in to “Emily’s” wishes not kill Conrad just yet. In my opinion both season 1 and 2 were great. I cannot wait for this next one to begin. I hope Jack and Amanda get together – friends or lovers. They were robbed from the beginning of a nice friendship/love affair. Over the years neither one married and now they have found each other. May they work together to bring on the revenge!

‘Revenge’? Because the comments so far makes me see the title as ‘Love’! Which is not the point!!! Daniel is good for Emily as a hubby but dat cant justify the revenge story!!! Aiden is good for Emily too as her hubby but he has no revenge story on the Grayson’s. Jack is much willing to revenge his lost on the Grayson’s which makes him more of a revenge partner than a lover!! Nolan? He has nothing to offer to the revenge story on the Grayson’s other than sentiments over his friends and dat makes him the closext clue of being Emily’s hubby coupled with the fact dat he was and is from day 1 of the revenge story. The statement ‘there is more to life than revenge’ makes it unequal for Ems to settle with Aiden, Daniel or Jack.